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Oklahoma News Report
February 23, 2010 (28:40)
The state Auditor says Skiatook Public Schools use of a middleman to buy janitorial supplies and security systems wasted more than half a million dollars. The state Health Department sponsored Child Abuse Prevention day at the state capitol. The Main reason, the make a point to lawmakers that budget cuts could eliminate key programs that help prevent abuse and neglect of children. A bill approved by the state Senate would allow the Oklahoma Municipal Power Authority to buy electricity that is generated by a nuclear power plant. It would also allow the authority to become a partner in the construction of such a facility in Oklahoma. In-Depth, we talk with an expert on how credit histories are now impacting the search for jobs as well as buying anything on credit.
Originally broadcast on February 23, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
February 22, 2010 (29:29)
The state Tax Commissions semi-annual report shows 460 tax breaks are costing the state $5.5-billion a year. The tax loss may be higher since not all tax exemptions are included in the figures. Hundreds of students from alternative schools worked the halls of the state legislature today, asking lawmakers to keep their funding intact. The Oklahoma House is going to hear a bill to exempt guns made and sold in Oklahoma from federal regulation. The number of fatal car crashes involving 16 and 17 year olds has dropped dramatically since 2000. ThatÂ’s when the states graduated driverÂ’s license law took effect. New rules go into effect today for credit card holders and we talk In-Depth with an expert about what those rules mean to consumers.
Originally broadcast on February 22, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
February 19, 2010 (28:39)
An Oklahoma County district court judge has thrown out another anti-abortion law for the same reason; lawmakers rolled more than one issue into the bill. Attorney General Drew Edmondson says any move by the Texas A.G. to get involved in the Tarrant County water lawsuit will be met with stiff opposition from the state of Oklahoma. Four Oklahoma lawmakers got a taste of classroom teaching today in Tulsa. Part of a project to show legislators what teachers face each day. Our Newsmaker interview tonight features the Oklahoma Health Care Authority and the impact of a budget deal to give the agency $33-million more to avoid further cuts to Medicaid.
Originally broadcast on February 19, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
February 18, 2010 (28:40)
The Governor and legislative leaders are back behind closed doors, trying to finish an agreement on how to get through the budget crisis for this fiscal year and next. Just three years old, the Gatorade plant in Pryor Oklahoma is closing down. The company blames the economic downturn for the closing. While members of the House see the need for emergency funding for the embattled Medical Examiners office, Senate President Pro Temp Glenn Coffee disagrees. He says fiscal responsibility is necessary first. We talk In-Depth tonight about a new way to renew or purchase a new license plate. Do it On-Line.
Originally broadcast on February 18, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
February 17, 2010 (28:24)
A Senate committee has voted to sell Compsource, the state owned issuer of Workers Compensation insurance to companies that cannot get the coverage elsewhere. The Oklahoma Policy Institute reports the state has more than 450 tax breaks that cost the state $5.6-billion in 2008. No one reviews the tax breaks to see if they are being abused. A group backing the use of medical marijuana worked the hallways of the state capitol today looking for support for such a measure. The White House says stimulus money, among other things, saved 23,000 Oklahoma jobs including covering the costs of nearly 5,000 teachers over the last year. An In-Depth discussion with Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent on the impact of ongoing state budget cuts.
Originally broadcast on February 17, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
February 16, 2010 (28:40)
A group of state legislators took a look today to the State Medical Examiners Office. Results of their inspection tonight on the ONR. The state Equalization Board is told there will be slightly more money for lawmakers to spend next fiscal year but the state will still be more than a billion dollars short compared to this yearÂ’s budget. State Sen. Tom Adelson says he has found a way to bring in 100Â’s of millions of dollars to state government. The senator wants new oversight of current tax breaks and elimination of those that donÂ’t produce results. The states prescription monitoring program is getting the credit for leading to the arrest of former OSU Basketball Coach Sean Sutton. Tonight we talk live with the Director of the Narcotics bureau about that program.
Originally broadcast on February 16, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
February 11, 2010 (28:39)
A Senate committee approves three bills that would further restrict access to abortions. Oklahoma doctors say plans to further reduce Medicaid reimbursements will force many doctors to leave the state and further restrict access to health care for the states most needy. The House has approved a series of bills to add funding to education, health care, public safety and get the current fiscal year budget back in balance. However, it offers far less funds from the rainy day fund than the Governor wants. Senate President Pro Tem Glenn Coffee says he is pleased that his proposals to opt out of any federal health care reform act are now headed for the Senate floor for a vote. We talk In-Depth with an Oklahoma doctor who has just returned from Haiti about the work that remains there in the recovery effort from a devastating earthquake.
Originally broadcast on February 11, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
February 12, 2010 (28:40)
New figures from the Tax Commission indicate state government may have a little more money to work with this fiscal year and next. The two sides of the debate over monuments to the 10 Commandments on public land from the University of Oklahoma Law School. Former OSU basketball coach Sean Sutton is in jail, accused of trying to illegally obtain painkillers. OklahomaÂ’s high poverty rate gets some of the blame for childhood obesity because it limits access to fresh foods. TonightÂ’s Newsmaker Interview features the leadership of the Oklahoma House and Senate and the Governor, on the budget crisis and much more.
Originally broadcast on February 12, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
February 10, 2010 (28:53)
From the Capitol, we have a report on legislation that would allow teaching of the Bible in certain public school classes. Also, we will look at a bill that would require mobile home parks to have a plan for protecting tenants from tornadoes. We will have a story on a new program in Tulsa that is focused on reducing childhood obesity. In Depth, we talk about the impact of new credit card rules on Oklahomans. In our Preserving History franchise segment, we will have a story on people who are living and working in TulsaÂ’s Brady District.
Originally broadcast on February 10, 2010
Oklahoma News Report
February 9, 2010 (28:39)
New state revenue numbers are out, showing a slight improvement for January. In Depth, we will talk to David Blatt of the Oklahoma Policy Institute about what the numbers mean for the state. Another proposal to eliminate the sales tax on groceries has passed out of a Senate committee and goes to the full Senate. In Preserving History, we will look at what is being done by Fort Gibson to find new sources of revenue. House and Senate Democrats suggest ending the legislative session early to save the state money. Professional hockey is returning to Oklahoma City, as an American Hockey League franchise is moving from Edmonton to the capitol city.
Originally broadcast on February 9, 2010
